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http://musicteaching.guru/music-education-research/entry/character-development-in-general-music-class-1A music teacher could easily highlight character pillars or character building virtues so that students become aware of their actions. In my own music classroom, I did a small social experiment. My choir displayed exemplary conduct and demonstrated character while in my classroom. Not by accident, I did this by design. But I wanted to see if they exhibited the same virtues outside of my classroom during the rest of the school day.

I had a very simple rewards and acknowledgment system based on the above highlighting of the character traits and virtues instilled in my music room. There was no cost involved and it only took one weekend to get the note cards, submission box and certificates in order. IT was simple, when one student witnessed another student displaying any of the character traits we strove for when we were together as a choir during the rest of the school day, they would write what they observed and put it in an anonymous box.

Quickly, it was obvious there was no anonymity. But to my surprise and delight, not only were they exhibiting what they learned (demonstrating respect, being gracious, caring for others, etc) but there was no reciprocity. Mind you, this was with a group of 6th, 7th and 8th graders so logic would say that friends would nominate friends who would nominate friends. But that wasn’t the case. In a display of tremendous character, the students only nominated when there was cause to nominate and never expected a nomination in return.

Read more]]>gregory@musicteaching.guru (Gregory Pavliv)Ideas in Music EducationSun, 23 Oct 2016 01:01:00 +0000Save Money, Character Development Can Be In-Sourced in Music Classhttp://musicteaching.guru/music-education-research/entry/save-money-character-development-can-be-in-sourced-in-music-class
http://musicteaching.guru/music-education-research/entry/save-money-character-development-can-be-in-sourced-in-music-classOne of the many byproducts of music education is character development. Schools are justifying paying tens of thousands of dollars to bring in specialized consultants on how to bring ‘character’ to students who attend difficult inner city schools. And yes, these types of character development programs do have a positive albeit limited affect. Other school districts have adopted character development programs that have a centralized theme shared either amongst the classrooms or in creating a school culture. Again, these are great. But while they have a longer term effect than a consultant, these districts are overlooking the obvious.

We can develop our youth and facilitate character development in a very organic way utilizing MUSIC EDUCATION and we can do it for no additional monetary investment other than simply keeping current music programs intact. Let’s take a look at performance based classes to see how they innately foster the building of character development as well as how they can reinforce it with simple actions.

Since the success of the group is based on the success of the individual students working together, young performers learn that they must be responsible for their own part. And In expecting other students to also be responsible, respect is formed as they grow tighter into a performance group. A trust is built, gratitude is fostered and humility is created. As the group performs (even in a rehearsal setting), a sense of pride builds yet they still want to become greater as a whole. Then, more experienced students demonstrate generosity by helping others with difficult parts. There is a compassion shown in their passion to move towards their common goal.

THIS is why I love to teach music. It’s not the genius music teacher who creates great music education, nor is it a naturally gifted and talented student performer. It’s the magic that is created when a group of children perform together, as a group to create something emotional, inspiring and limitless.

Read more]]>gregory@musicteaching.guru (Gregory Pavliv)Ideas in Music EducationFri, 21 Oct 2016 01:06:00 +0000Character Development in General Music Classhttp://musicteaching.guru/music-education-research/entry/character-development-in-general-music-class
http://musicteaching.guru/music-education-research/entry/character-development-in-general-music-classA music teacher could easily highlight character pillars or character building virtues so that students become aware of their actions. In my own music classroom, I did a small social experiment. My choir displayed exemplary conduct and demonstrated character while in my classroom. Not by accident, I did this by design. But I wanted to see if they exhibited the same virtues outside of my classroom during the rest of the school day.

I had a very simple rewards and acknowledgment system based on the above highlighting of the character traits and virtues instilled in my music room. There was no cost involved and it only took one weekend to get the note cards, submission box and certificates in order. IT was simple, when one student witnessed another student displaying any of the character traits we strove for when we were together as a choir during the rest of the school day, they would write what they observed and put it in an anonymous box.

Quickly, it was obvious there was no anonymity. But to my surprise and delight, not only were they exhibiting what they learned (demonstrating respect, being gracious, caring for others, etc) but there was no reciprocity. Mind you, this was with a group of 6th, 7th and 8th graders so logic would say that friends would nominate friends who would nominate friends. But that wasn’t the case. In a display of tremendous character, the students only nominated when there was cause to nominate and never expected a nomination in return.